Free & Clear Hand Soap Refill vs Purely Clean Hand Wash Fresh Lemon & Tea Tree Scent: which is safer?
These two grade almost identically. Pick on price and preference; neither has a PFAS edge.
Ecos
Free & Clear Hand Soap Refill
PFAS grade
A 100/100
Overall grade
A 96/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 1
Material
water-based surfactants, plant-derived cleansers, aqueous liquid
Confidence
82%
PossiblePlastic housing leachables (bottle)
Seventh Generation
Purely Clean Hand Wash Fresh Lemon & Tea Tree Scent
PFAS grade
A 100/100
Overall grade
A 96/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 1
Material
water, plant-derived surfactants, essential oils
Confidence
82%
PossibleFragrance allergen risk (essential oils)
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